5 h. ago Author of California child sex trafficking bill forced to exclude felony charge for buyers of teen victims

A bill intended to target those who purchase teenagers of a certain age for sex is being challenged by Democratic California lawmakers, officials said.

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11 h. ago Diddy's claims of 'diminished' mental capacity take center stage days before sex trafficking trial

Prosecutors in Diddy's sex-trafficking case asked for expert testimony regarding the rapper's "diminished" mental capacity be precluded from trial.

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3 d. ago Virginia Giuffre, who accused Prince Andrew in Epstein sex trafficking scandal, has died

The American-born Giuffre, who lived in Australia for years, became an advocate for sex trafficking survivors after emerging as a central figure in financier Jeffrey Epstein's prolonged downfall.

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3 d. ago Virginia Giuffre, Voice in Epstein Sex Trafficking Scandal, Dies at 41

She accused Jeffrey Epstein and his co-conspirator, Ghislaine Maxwell, of recruiting her to join their sex-trafficking ring and sued Prince Andrew for sexual assault.

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3 d. ago Sean 'Diddy' Combs dealt huge blow ahead of trial as disgraced rapper's team prepares 'swingers' defense

A judge ruled Sean "Diddy" Combs' legal team could use a "swingers" argument in the disgraced rapper's defense at his upcoming sex trafficking trial.

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6 d. ago 4 people found guilty of operating sex trafficking ring in Boston area

Cristina Lasso, Jose Deblas, Marlon Nagano, and Jorge Lasso were convicted by a jury following a five-week trial in Suffolk Superior Court. The post 4 people found guilty of operating sex trafficking ring in Boston area appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Federal Prosecutor Says Diddy Lawyers Looking for Reasons to Delay His Sex Trafficking Trial

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal prosecutor in New York said Monday that lawyers for music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs are looking for reasons to delay a sex trafficking trial slated to start in three weeks. The post Federal Prosecutor Says Diddy Lawyers Looking for Reasons to Delay His Sex Trafficking Trial appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Fall River police officer arrested in child sex trafficking sting

The officer was also allegedly found to have bags of cocaine. The post Fall River police officer arrested in child sex trafficking sting appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago Anonymous Epstein accuser recants sexual slavery claims against Moviefone co

Anonymous Jeffrey Epstein accuser drops sex trafficking and slavery lawsuit against Moviefone co-founder and prominent psychiatrist Henry Jarecki.

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3 w. ago Diddy Charged With 5 More Criminal Counts Weeks Before Sex Trafficking Trial

US prosecutors have added two charges to the criminal racketeering and sex trafficking case against Sean “Diddy” Combs, according to a grand jury indictment unsealed Friday. The post Diddy Charged With 5 More Criminal Counts Weeks Before Sex Trafficking Trial appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Federal prosecutors lob additional counts against Sean 'Diddy' Combs in sex trafficking case

Federal prosecutors lob additional counts against Sean 'Diddy' Combs in sex trafficking case  Los Angeles Times

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4 w. ago Opinion: Instead of making state council on sex trafficking permanent, Alaska lawmakers should focus on real solutions that work

Opinion: Instead of making state council on sex trafficking permanent, Alaska lawmakers should focus on real solutions that work  Anchorage Daily News

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